To Tioga Road3.6 mi5.9 km

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Sent

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Sentinel Rock7038 ft2145 m

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To Taft Point5.5 mi8.9 km

Glacier Point Road(Closed in winter)

NorthPines

LowerPines

UpperPines

TaftPoint

Liberty Cap7076 ft2I57 m

Mt. Starr King9092 ft277I m

Mt. Broderick6706 ft2044 m

4035 ftI230 m

LeConteMemorialLodge

MedicalClinic

Camp 4

5907 ftI80I m

El Capitan7569 ft2307 m

Sentinel Beach

SwingingBridge

72I4 ft2I99 m

5044 ftI538 m

Half Dome

8836 ft2693 m

MirrorLake4094 ftI248 m

GrizzlyPeak

Road open ONLY to bicycles and cars with wheelchair

emblem placards

ColumbiaRock

WashingtonColumnRoyal

Arches

Clark Point

Four

Mile

Trail

Yosemite Falls

Tra

il

Panorama Trail

Mist Trail

horse trail only

Panorama Trail

Southside Drive

one-way

Northside Drive one-way

Campgroundreservation

DeweyPoint

LeaningTower

EaglePeak7779 ft237I m

MiddleBrother

LowerBrother

CathedralRocks

CathedralSpires

CrockerPoint

StanfordPoint

NorthDome

7525 ft2294 m

YellowPine

Beach

Sentinel Dome8I22 ft2476 m

YosemitePoint6936 ft2II4 m

Illilou

ette Rid

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WashburnPoint

LittleYosemite

Valley

Wilderness PermitRequired

6I00 ft2476 m

RibbonMeadow

PohonoBridge

7503 ft2287 m

7385 ft2250 m

El CapitanBridge

SentinelDome &Taft PointTrailhead

Clos

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Closed in winter

Closed in winter

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ToTioga Road3.I mi

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Tioga Road5.0 mi8.0 km

ToTuolumne Meadows

I6.0 mi 25.7 km

Tunnel View4409 ft I343m

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To Clouds

Rest4.2 mi 6.8 km

HousekeepingCamp

RoyalArch

Cascade

Staircase Falls

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Merced River

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IllilouetteFall

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Glacier Point(Closed in winter)

Yosemite Village Visitor Center

The Ahwahnee

Curry Village

Nature Center at Happy Isles(Summer only)

Yosemite Lodge

To Tamarack FlatCampground3.5 mi5.6 km

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10

For your safety, always carry plenty of water and be prepared for sudden changes in weather.

This map should not be used for backcountry trips. Please visit a park visitor center or wilderness center for more information.

Hiking Trail

Waterfall

Self-guiding Nature Trail

Ranger Station

Walk-in Campground

Bicycle / Foot Path (paved)

Trailhead Parking

I Mile

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Shuttle Route / Stop (summer only)

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Store

See Vernal and Nevada Falls close-up area map on reverse side

Yosemite National Park National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorYosemite Valley Hiking Map

07/08

To Tioga Road3.6 mi5.9 km

I.6 mi (2.6 km

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Pohono Trail

Sent

inel

Dom

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Pohono Tr

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Sentinel Rock7038 ft2145 m

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To Taft Point5.5 mi8.9 km

Glacier Point Road(Closed in winter)

NorthPines

LowerPines

UpperPines

TaftPoint

Liberty Cap7076 ft2I57 m

Mt. Starr King9092 ft277I m

Mt. Broderick6706 ft2044 m

4035 ftI230 m

LeConteMemorialLodge

MedicalClinic

Camp 4

5907 ftI80I m

El Capitan7569 ft2307 m

Sentinel Beach

SwingingBridge

72I4 ft2I99 m

5044 ftI538 m

Half Dome

8836 ft2693 m

MirrorLake4094 ftI248 m

GrizzlyPeak

Road open ONLY to bicycles and cars with wheelchair

emblem placards

ColumbiaRock

WashingtonColumnRoyal

Arches

Clark Point

Four

Mile

Tra

il

Yosemite F

alls

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rail

Pano

rama Trail

Mist Trail

horse trail only

Panorama Trail

Southside Drive

one-way

Northside Drive one-way

Campgroundreservation

office

DeweyPoint

LeaningTower

EaglePeak7779 ft237I m

MiddleBrother

LowerBrother

CathedralRocks

CathedralSpires

CrockerPoint

StanfordPoint

NorthDome

7525 ft2294 m

Sentinel Dome8I22 ft2476 m

YosemitePoint6936 ft2II4 m

Illilou

ette Rid

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OstranderRocks

WashburnPoint

RibbonMeadow

PohonoBridge

7503 ft2287 m

7385 ft2250 m

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SentinelDome &Taft PointTrailhead

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Closed in winter

Closed in winter

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ToTioga Road3.I mi

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Tioga Road5.0 mi8.0 km

To Big OakFlat Road3.6 mi5.8 km

El Portal6 mi I0 km

Wawona22 mi

35 km

ToTuolumne Meadows

I6.0 mi 25.7 km

TuolumneMeadows43 mi69 km

Tunnel View4409 ft I343m

Wawona Tunnel

InspirationPoint5450 ftI66I m

McGurkMeadow

To Tamarack FlatCampground2.5 mi3.9 km

GlacierPointI6 mi

26 km

To Clouds

Rest4.2 mi 6.8 km

Bridalveil

HousekeepingCamp

Loop trail past Mirror Lake closed due to 2009 rockfall

LittleYosemite

Valley

Wilderness PermitRequired

6I00 ft1859 m

RoyalArch

Cascade

Staircase Falls

SentinelFalls

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erced River

Yosemite Creek

Sentinel Creek

Tena

ya C

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Roya

l A

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Cre

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Riv

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LowerYosemite

Fall

Vernal Fall

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Merced River

BridalveilFall

Bridalveil Creek

Bridalveil Creek

RibbonFall

Ribbon Creek

SnowCreekFalls

Snow C

reek

IllilouetteFall

HorsetailFall (spring only)

Grouse Creek

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UpperYosemite

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1921

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3

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9

7

12

15

1817

Lower Yosemite Fall Trail

North

Glacier Point(Closed in winter)

Yosemite Village Visitor Center

The Ahwahnee

Curry Village

Nature Center at Happy Isles(Summer only)

Badger Pass Ski Area(Winter Only)

Yosemite Lodge

To Tamarack FlatCampground3.5 mi5.6 km

To GlacierPt. Road1.7 mi2.7 km

18

10

Hiking Trail

Waterfall

Self-guiding Nature Trail

Ranger Station

Walk-in Campground

Bicycle / Foot Path (paved)

Trailhead Parking

I Mile

I Kilometer

Shuttle Route / Stop (summer only)

Shuttle Route / Stop (year round)

Campground

Store

Some trail mileages are approximate.

Bridalveil Fall 0.5 miles/0.8 km round-trip; 20 minutes Begin at the Bridalveil Fall parking area

A paved trail leads from the Bridalveil Fall parking area to the base of this waterfall, which flows year round. Walk back to the parking area via the same trail. Expect lots of spray in spring and early summer.

Lower Yosemite Fall 1.1 miles/1.7 km loop trail; 30 minutes Begin at the Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead (shuttle stop #6)

This short, easy walk rewards visitors with spectacular views of Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls. This waterfall may be dry in late summer and early fall. Expect lots of spray in spring and early summer.

Cook’s Meadow Loop 1 mile/1.6 km; 30 minutes Begin at shuttle stop #5 or #9 (Visitor Center)

This short walk offers stunning views of Half Dome, Glacier Point, and the Royal Arches. From the shuttle bus stop at the Visitor Center (stop #5/#9), walk west along the bike path (in the direction of Yosemite Falls). At shuttle bus stop #6, cross the street (watch for traffic!) and follow the bike path, bearing left as the path forks. At the Sentinel Bridge parking area, walk out onto the bridge to enjoy a classic view of Half Dome (photographed by Ansel Adams) before returning to the parking area. Follow the boardwalk back across the meadow, cross the street, and turn right to return to the Visitor Center (stop #5).

Mirror Lake/Meadow 2 miles/3.2 km round-trip to lake; 1 hour (dry in summer and fall) 5 miles/8 km loop around the lake closed due to 2009 rockslide Begin at Mirror Lake Trailhead (shuttle stop #17)

From the shuttle stop, a paved trail leads directly to Mirror Lake. Hikers may access a loop trail from the paved path. This loop, which follows Tenaya Creek beyond the lake, crosses two bridges beyond the Snow Creek intersection and returns past Mirror Lake is currently closed due to rockslide. When filled in winter and spring, the lake offers beautiful reflections of surrounding cliffs. This is a great place to see wildlife. Exhibits detail the story of the area’s lake-to-meadow succession.

Yosemite National Park

Valley Floor Loop Full loop: 13 miles/20.9 km; 5 to 7 hours. Half loop: 6.5 miles/10.5 km; 2.5 to 3.5 hours Begin at the Lower Yosemite Fall Trailhead (shuttle stop #6)

This trail follows many of the Valley’s first east-west trails and wagon roads. The half-loop trail crosses the Valley on El Capitan Bridge. Continue on to Bridalveil Fall for the full loop. The Valley Floor Loop provides solitude in the heart of Yosemite Valley. Hike through meadows, forests, and along the Merced River. Along the way, enjoy striking views of Sentinel Rock, Cathedral Rocks, Bridalveil Fall, El Capitan, Three Brothers, and Yosemite Falls.

Four Mile Trail 9.6 miles/15.5 km round-trip. 6 to 8 hours; 3,200 ft/975 m elevation gain Begin at the Four Mile Trailhead along Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley

In summer months, take the El Capitan Shuttle to the trailhead. Trail can also be accessed from year-round Valley Visitor Shuttle Stop #7, adding about ½ mile to the total distance. This trail begins near the base of Sentinel Rock and climbs to the top of Yosemite Valley at Glacier Point. Although many hikers do this trail as a round-trip hike, an alternative in the summer is to purchase a bus ticket to Glacier Point ($) and hike down. Reservations are required; visit a DNC tour desk for details. Trail closed in winter due to ice and extremely hazardous conditions.

Panorama Trail 8.5 miles/13.7 km one-way to Valley floor (via Mist Trail); 6 hours for 3,200 ft/975 m descent Begin at the Panorama Trailhead, Glacier Point

As its name implies, this trail offers some incredible panoramic views of Yosemite Valley. The trail crosses Illilouette Fall after 2 miles (3.2 km) and continues uphill along the Panorama Cliff. At the top of Nevada Fall, the trail joins the Mist and John Muir Trails to Happy Isles. In the summer, hikers may purchase a one-way bus ticket to Glacier Point ($) and hike down. Reservations required; visit a DNC tour desk for details.

Upper Yosemite Fall 7.2 miles/11.6 km round-trip; 6 to 8 hours; 2,700 ft/823 m elevation gain Begin at the Upper Yosemite Fall Trailhead, Camp 4 (shuttle stop #7)

One of Yosemite’s oldest historic trails (built 1873 to 1877), the Upper Yosemite Fall trail leads to the top of North America’s tallest waterfall 2,425 feet (739 m) above the Valley floor. Do not stray off the marked path, as you will find steep drops adjacent to the trail. Enjoy spectacular views from Columbia Rock located one mile (and dozens of switchbacks) from the trailhead.

Vernal & Nevada Falls Vernal Fall footbridge: 1.6 miles/2.7 km round-trip;1.5 hours with 400 ft./122 m. elevation gain Vernal Fall: 2.4 miles/ 3.9 km round-trip; 3 hours with 1,000 ft./366 m. elevation gain (via Mist Trail) Nevada Fall: 5.4 miles/8.7 km round-trip; 5 to 6 hours with 2,000 ft./610 m. elevation gain (via Mist Trail) Begin at Happy Isles (shuttle stop #16)

An excellent view of Vernal Fall is visible from the footbridge at 0.8 miles (1.3 km). Approximately .15 miles (0.2 km) beyond the bridge the Mist Trail nd the John Muir Trail diverge. To proceed directly to the top of Vernal Fall, follow the Mist Trail .25 miles (0.4 km) up a steep granite stairway of over 600 steps. The top of Nevada Fall may be reached by continuing 1.5 miles (2.4 km) along the Mist Trail. Nevada Fall may also be reached via the John Muir Trail (bypassing Vernal Fall). Portions of the John Muir and Mist Trails are closed in winter due to hazardous conditions.

Half Dome (Cables typically up from late May to early October) via Mist Trail 14 mi/22.5 km round-trip; via John Muir Trail 16.3 mi/26.3 km round-trip; via Mist and John Muir Trails 15.2 mi/24.4 km round-trip; 10 to 12 hours; 4,800 ft./1,463 m. elevation gain. Begin at Happy Isles (shuttle stop #16)

DO NOT BEGIN THIS ASCENT IF: 1) the cables are down, 2) there is any chance of rain (moisture makes the granite too slick for safety), or 3) there is any chance of lightning. Follow the Mist Trail or John Muir Trail to Nevada Fall. Continue on the trail, following the signs to Half Dome. The last 900 feet (275 m) of trail is a very steep climb up the east side of Half Dome. Cables assist hikers on the final 400 feet (122 m). They consist of two steel cables, about 3 feet apart and suspended at arm’s height from pipes set in the rock. The top of Half Dome is a fairly large and level open surface. Camping is not permitted on top of Half Dome.

Moderate (flat and long)

Strenuous (steep and long)

Yosemite National Park National Park ServiceU.S. Department of the InteriorYosemite Valley Hiking Map

Permit required to summit

Easy (flat and short)

Hiking Safety and Etiquette

• Stay on trails: taking shortcuts causes trail erosion--and is both dangerous and illegal. • Wading and/or swimming upstream from waterfalls is extremely dangerous. Each year, unsuspecting

visitors drown or are swept over to their deaths.• Emerald Pool (at the top of Vernal Fall) is closed to swimming and wading.• Carry (and drink) plenty of water: a leading cause of injuries on the trail is dehydration. Be sure to treat

river, stream, lake, or spring water. • Be prepared for sudden changes in weather and conditions.• Bears and other wildlife can be present on trails at any time of the day or night. Feeding and

approaching wildlife is dangerous and illegal! Be sure to properly store your food.• Rocks in and around waterways are often slippery. Use caution when crossing streams.• Pets and bicycles are only permitted on bike paths. • Horses and mules have the right of way on trails. • Pack out what you pack in. • Trails are often slippery, rocky and steep. Travel carefully and at your own risk.